This superb 1860’s dinner collar is above and beyond, featuring exceptional design ellements from the third empire which foreshadowed the art nouveau era. What I find so immaculate about this French jewel is the scale- usually, necklaces from this period are much smaller in scale- but this huge example truly wows the viewer with her heft and luminous pearls that seem to grow as fruit from the golden leaves.

 

Materials and Features: 

 

18ct gold, pearls

 

Age/Origin: 

 

Circa 1860, French 

 

Marks:

eagle head hallmarks 

 

Measurements:

 

Weight: 17.21g

Dimensions: Wearable at 17” with a 3” central pendant

 

Condition: Excellent condition. Minor associated age wear. 

 

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